Checking in with flooded restaurants

It wasn’t so long ago that a fellow Gazetteer and I marveled at how fortunate we were to work downtown.
We loved the freedom of being able to leave the office, walk a couple of blocks and find a java fix on those “I’m so tired” days, a chocolate truffle on those “I’m so stressed” days [...]

What’s your favorite ice cream?

Speaking of ice cream… where is your favorite place in the Corridor to go for an ice cream treat? And what’s the best thing they have there?
My latest love is the smooth, creamy gelato at Capanna Coffee in Iowa City. (They also have a store in Coralville.) I like the rich flavors - like hazelnut, tiramisu, [...]

Restaurant news: Cafe del Sol’s grand opening

Coralville-based Cafe del Sol Roasting has been roasting coffee beans and selling them to local grocers, restaurants and coffee shops since 1990. According to their web site, devoted customers include acclaimed restaurants like Devotay and Lincoln Cafe.
Now you can try their gourmet organic fair-trade blends by stopping by their new coffee shop, Cafe Del Sol Coffee & [...]